Henley’s Stuart Turner welcomes new technical director and CFO

Stuart Turner Group, an Oxfordshire manufacturer of water-boosting pumps and systems, has bolstered its leadership team with two new appointments.

Karl Bostock has joined as chief financial officer (CFO), bringing over 15 years of experience in the role from his time at Bulgin and Coveris UK.

Karl also has expertise in business partnerships within private equity-owned environments.

His responsibilities at Stuart Turner include overseeing the finance, supply chain and IT management teams, with a focus on driving efficiency and supporting mergers and acquisition activity while shaping the company’s long-term strategic direction.  

Karl said: “Stuart Turner has a remarkable legacy of quality and innovation, and I’m excited to join at such an exciting time in its growth.

“My focus will be on building operational efficiency across our sites, ensuring we remain dynamic and competitive while continuing to deliver exceptional value to our customers.

“I look forward to supporting the business as we work to explore new strategic opportunities and expand our market presence.”

Meanwhile, Matt Lyndon has joined the group as technical director.

Matt brings extensive experience in engineering and product development, having worked across a range of industries – including medical, fast-moving consumer goods and industrial.

His previous positions include head of engineering at Medmix, where he led new product development and supported an expansive product portfolio, and senior mechanical engineering manager at Seagate.

In his new role, Matt will lead Stuart Turner’s technical development efforts while supporting and managing the company’s current product portfolio.

Matt said: “I’m thrilled to be joining a company that is so well-known across the industry for engineering excellence and quality.

“I hope to use my experience to enhance our product portfolio and drive innovation and business growth in both the commercial and domestic sectors.

“I look forward to building on the company’s reputation as a market leader.” 

Dominic Hill, CEO of Stuart Turner, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Karl and Matt to our leadership team.

“Both bring a wealth of experience and expertise that will be invaluable as we look to the future.

“Karl’s experience in finance and strategy will help drive our operational improvements and explore new opportunities for growth, while Matt’s leadership in engineering will ensure we remain at the forefront of product quality and innovation.

“I look forward to working closely with them both.”